Damp garage - how to make it dry?

tompparker

Hi,

We have an oldish freestanding garage which I'd like to store things in but can't because they get damp. (Don't use it for the car.)

It's got a couple of small holes in the walls but the main thing is that it's an earth floor. The roof is sound.

Could you suggest some cost-effective ways of making it dry? Someone suggested putting gravel down on the floor - would this work?

Thanks in advance.

Grumps

I don't think gravel would work unless you lay down a waterproof membrane first. And then the gravel would just penetrate the membrane anyway.

If you have access to the full outside perimeter, then I'd suggest a French Drain. (Look on internet for details). Hard work but relatively cheap. But you would still need somewhere for the water to drain to, so a lot would depend on the terrain in the immediate vicinity.

tompparker

Thanks Grumps, will look into putting in a French drain.